Lineup: Trailfinders Women vs Sale Sharks Women

Head Coach Barney Maddison has named his Trailfinders Women side for the Valentine’s Day fixture against Sale Sharks.

Maddison has made five changes to his squad this weekend to face the Sharks.

Rachel Malcom is named as co-captain and starts at openside flanker in the Round Eleven fixture. Kate Zackary has been named as the other co-captain though she starts on the bench this weekend.

Maddison names a changed front row. Alivia Leatherman remains at loosehead but Cassandra Tuffnail joins her at tighthead with Cris Blanco at hooker.

In the engine room, Shy Pinnock links up with Maia Roos.

Alana Borland moves into the back row to join the skipper Malcolm. Grace Moore starts at number eight.

GB7s star Isla Norman-Bell comes in at scrum-half to join Canadian international Claire Gallagher in the halfbacks.

Jess Cooksey starts at inside centre after a strong impact from the bench last weekend against Bristol Bears.

The back three boasts three GB7s stars: Emma Uren at outside centre, Celia Quansah on the left wing, and Vicky Laflin on the right wing.

Niamh Gallagher completes the starting XV at fullback.

Maddison names a 6-2 split on the bench with the inclusions of Georgia Ponsonby, Abi Burton, and Carys Cox. Emma Wassell is also set to make her Club debut this weekend on home soil as she is named in the matchday squad for the first time this season.

Kick-off is at 15:00, Saturday 14 February at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch the game live on YouTube.

Starting XV: 

15. Niamh Gallagher

14. Vicky Laflin

13. Emma Uren

12. Jess Cooksey

11. Celia Quansah

10. Claire Gallagher

9. Isla Norman-Bell

1. Alivia Leatherman

2. Cris Blanco

3. Cassandra Tuffnail

4. Shya Pinnock

5. Maia Roos

6. Alana Borland

7. Rachel Malcolm (cc)

8. Grace Moore

Replacements: 

16. Georgia Ponsonby

17. Annabel Meta

18. Maya Montiel

19. Emma Wassell

20. Abi Burton

21. Kate Zackary (cc)

22. Carys Cox

23. Ella Amory